2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 849 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2007 Ford F-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 144 L |
